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2015 SABR Convention: SABR 45 in Chicago

June 24-28, 2015
Palmer House Hilton
17 East Monroe Street
Chicago, IL 60603
(312) 726-7500

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This information is provided as a courtesy to SABR 45 convention attendees and guests by the Palmer House Hilton.

 

“The Magnificent Mile”
Michigan Avenue Shopping

This cosmopolitan, history-packed strip on downtown Michigan Avenue between the Michigan Avenue Bridge and Oak Street leads you from department stores to multi-story megamalls to luxury boutiques to brand name retail chains – all in a row. Click here for a complete list of shops from choosechicago.com.

 

By Bus #146: Fare: $2.25 (adult) – $1.10 (children 6-11 yrs old)

  • Exit our State Street Entrance & turn left.
  • Walk to the corner, cross the street (Adams) and stand in front of the Bank of America & board Bus #146.
  • Put exact change into the machine or swipe your fare card at the machine.
  • Exit anywhere along Michigan Avenue (The Magnificent Mile).

To Return:

  • On the west side of Michigan Avenue, board southbound Bus #151 (Union Station). Put exact change into the machine or swipe your transit card at the machine.
  • Exit at Wabash / Adams, walk to the corner (Wabash) & turn right.
  • Walk under the train tracks (McDonalds will be on the left) for ½ block to the hotel.

or

  • On Michigan Avenue board Bus #146 (Museum Campus).
  • Exit at Monroe / State, the hotel will be on your left.

 

By Red Line Train (Subway): Fare: $2.25 (adult) – $1.10 (children 6-11 yrs old)

  • Exit our State Street Entrance & turn left.
  • Enter the Red Line Subway & put (exact fare) or use your credit card to purchase the transit card. Please ask the agent for a child’s transit card.
  • Swipe the card at the turnstile
  • Walk down stairs and board Red Line “Howard” Train (Northbound) and exit at Chicago Ave.
  • Walk upstairs to Chicago Ave. and walk east on Chicago (McDonalds will be on your left) for approx. 3 bocks to Michigan Avenue. Shopping will be both North & South of the intersection of Chicago & Michigan Avenues.

To Return:

  • At Chicago / State enter the Red Line Station.
  • Put exact change or use your credit card to purchase the transit card. Please ask the agent for a child’s transit card.
  • Swipe the card at the turnstile and walk downstairs.
  • Board Red Line “Dan Ryan / 95th” Train & exit at Monroe Street.

 

Walking:

  • Exit our Monroe Street Entrance, turn right & walk 1½ blocks east to Michigan Avenue.
  • At Michigan, turn left and walk north crossing the bridge. The Magnificent Mile begins once you cross the bridge at Wacker and extends north to Oak Street.

 

The Palmer House Hilton is located at 17 East Monroe Street. Call (312) 726-7500 for more information.

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